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A LAW student today admitted taking part in “appalling” racist chanting outside a black undergraduate’s university room. Joe Tivnan, 19, was filmed singing a series of vile “football-style” chants which included “we hate the blacks” and “ooh, ahh, f*** the blacks” during a “pre-drinking session”. The group were singing outside the room of black fresher Rufaro Chisango who posted shocking footage on Twitter. The clip, filmed outside her room at Nottingham Trent University, was viewed millions of times and sparked outrage around the world. Tivnan was later arrested and charged with racially or religiously aggravated harassment following the abuse earlier this year. He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court today and admitted the offence. His solicitor told a judge the teenager's hopes of a future in the legal profession were now “irreparably damaged”. Anna Pierrepont, prosecuting, said Miss Chisango was left … [Read more...] about Law student admits racist chanting outside black undergraduate’s university room in ‘disgusting’ video

News / UK and world by Press Association May 24, 2018, 12:34 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A law student has admitted racially aggravated harassment after mobile phone footage captured “disgusting” racist chanting at a university halls of residence.Joe Tivnan was heard on a video which went viral in early March after it was posted on social media.The 19-year-old had been taking part in a fellow undergraduate’s birthday celebrations at Nottingham Trent University with around 20 other students between 9.30pm and midnight on March 5.He was recorded by first-year student Rufaro Chisango as he chanted “we hate the blacks” – which distressed her enough for her to move accommodation.[pa_oembed = 8ed98999b50a4a5896fc50fae29009de]Tivnan, of The Parklands in Erdington, Birmingham, admitted using threatening or abusive words which caused distress to Miss Chisango, at a hearing at Nottingham … [Read more...] about Law student admits race charge after ‘disgusting’ chanting in university halls

THERE'S a new killer flu strain that is the most dangerous in the world, health experts have warned. The Brisbane flu, which originated in the Australian state of Queensland, will be included in this year's four-strain flu vaccine, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Along with the Brisbane strain, which is a form of influenza B, the Michigan A strain, Singapore A strain and Phuket B strain will also be covered in vaccinations. The WHO named the flu the deadliest in the world after last year's horrific flu season in Australia, which killed 1,100 people. Australian Medical Association president Michael Gannon told news.com.au the unenviable title given to Brisbane shows how bad last year’s flu outbreak was. "The WHO gives the name of a regional area or city to a new form of virus and that enables them to document them," he said. "It does reflect the fact that last year’s flu season in Queensland was a particularly bad one. "However, it is just a name and the truth … [Read more...] about Brisbane flu: New killer flu strain is ‘one of the most dangerous in the world – and could trigger deadliest winter yet’

A TOP university has been accused of pandering to snowflake students after hiring a hate crime officer. The winning applicant will be paid £35,000-a-year to tackle reports of racism and sexism at Goldsmiths, University of London. The move follows several incidents on UK campuses — many genuine grievances, others blamed on the over-sensitive. One critic branded the role a disgraceful waste of cash. Another tweeted: “Must have a basic grasp of the English language, no sense of humour and be offended by everything.” Others said the role would infuriate lecturers who recently walked out over pensions cuts. Our resident wuss Jon Snowflake is sure to be interested in the role, thought to be the first of its kind. Universities have previously urged students to report hate crimes to liaison officers. MOST READ IN NEWSFREE CHEERS OAP released without charge after stabbing burglar — in common sense victory INCEST CLAN Inside sick family-of-40 where inbred kids 'had … [Read more...] about Goldsmiths University slammed for hiring the UK’s first ‘hate crime’ officer — and pandering to ‘snowflake students’

These comments were not made by neo-Nazis in 1970s Britain: "Rights for whites." "LGBT: Let’s Gas Blacks Too." "This is Britain, not Africa." They were made by 20-something millennials today. Just last week, footage was filmed by a black woman locked in her room at Nottingham Trent University went viral, as it showed chants of ‘We hate the blacks’ and other racist abuse coming from outside her door. Two men have since been arrested in conjunction with the incident. Then it emerged that five law students Exeter University were suspended after sending messages on a Whatsapp saying that the university’s law society should be for white people only, saying: “If they’re black, send 'em back.” So what... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium … [Read more...] about Millennial racism: the other side of snowflake culture